How to Download, Install, and Activate Windows 11 Home : Livecards

Step 1: Check System Requirements

Before proceeding, ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements for Windows 11 Home:

Processor: 1 GHz or faster, with at least 2 cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC)
RAM: 4 GB or more
Storage: 64 GB or larger storage device
TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
Graphics: DirectX 12 compatible graphics with WDDM 2.0 driver
Display: 720p resolution or higher, 9” or larger screen

To check your PC's compatibility, use the PC Health Check tool: Download PC Health Check

Step 2: Download Windows 11 Home

Go to the official Microsoft Windows 11 download page:
https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11
Choose one of the following installation methods:
- Windows 11 Installation Assistant (for upgrading from Windows 10)
- Create Windows 11 Installation Media (for a bootable USB or DVD)
- Download Windows 11 ISO (for manual installation)

Step 3: Install Windows 11 Home

If Upgrading from Windows 10:

Run the Windows 11 Installation Assistant and follow the on-screen instructions.
Your PC will restart multiple times during the process.
Once completed, log in with your Microsoft account.

If Performing a Clean Installation:

Create a bootable USB drive using the Media Creation Tool.
Restart your PC and boot from the USB drive (press F2, F12, Delete, or Esc to access the Boot Menu).
Follow the installation steps, choose Windows 11 Home, and format the drive if necessary.
Complete the setup and log in.

Step 4: Activate Windows 11 Home

Open Settings (Press Win + I).
Go to Update & Security > Activation.
If Windows isn’t activated, click Change product key and enter your 25-character product key.
Click Next and follow the instructions to activate Windows.

✅ Activation Complete! Your Windows 11 Home is now fully set up.

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